Common use of Sufficient Investigation Clause in Contracts

Sufficient Investigation. Did you conduct an investigation before making a decision about taking disciplinary action? Why do you suspect that a work rule violation or performance discrepancy occurred? Can the employee perform the task? Is there a history of successful performance, or could the employee need additional training? Are there witnesses other than you? List others who may have knowledge of the issue through involvement or as witnesses (supervisors, employees, clients).Interview them and take notes. Are there written records pertinent to the case in your department or elsewhere on campus? Should in-house records be secured under lock and key during the investigation? Are there written processes or procedures which have a bearing on the case? Is there equipment that should be examined by you or experts? Do you need to call Internal Audit or the Campus Police Human Resources or Risk Management? If you suspect misappropriation of University County’s resources, you should immediately contact Risk Management and/or your HR point of contact Internal Audit and your E/LR Consultant. Your own investigation will proceed, but other offices may provide information which becomes part of your evidence.

Sufficient Investigation. Did you conduct an investigation before making a decision about taking disciplinary action? • Why do you suspect that a work rule violation or performance discrepancy occurred? • Can the employee perform the task? Is there a history of successful performance, or could the employee need additional training? • Are there witnesses other than you? List others who may have knowledge of the issue through involvement or as witnesses (supervisors, employees, clients).Interview clients). • Interview them and take notes. • Are there written records pertinent to the case in your department or elsewhere on campusat the County? Should in-house records be secured under lock and key during the investigation? • Are there written processes or procedures which have a bearing on the case? • Is there equipment that should be examined by you or experts? • Do you need to call Internal Audit or the Campus Police Human Resources or Risk ManagementLaw Enforcement? If you suspect misappropriation of University County’s County resources, you should immediately contact Risk Management and/or your HR point of contact Internal Audit and your E/LR Human Resources Consultant. Your own investigation will proceed, but other offices may provide information which becomes part of your evidence.